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AD03 EXP

2003 Fiat Punto

Green Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Mar 2018
Tests20 (12 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

98,009 mi
Last recorded98,009 miles
Recorded on31 Jul 2018
Typical for 2003 Fiat Punto57,045 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAD03 EXP
MakeFiat
ModelPunto
Year2003
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

12 pass 8 fail
Fail 31 Jul 2018 98,009 miles

Emissions not tested car overheating (8.2.1.2 (d))

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle handle missing (6.2.3 (a))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded so that its cross sectional area is reduced and seriously weakened (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded so that its cross sectional area is reduced and seriously weakened (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Upper Macpherson strut insecure and impairing directional stability (5.3.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Upper Macpherson strut insecure and impairing directional stability (5.3.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 8 Mar 2017 89,277 miles
Fail 8 Mar 2017 89,277 miles

Emissions not tested (7.3.A.1)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Pass 25 Mar 2016 85,169 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Fail 17 Mar 2016 85,133 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both (8.2.2)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush bolt missing from bracket (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively damaged (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded outer sill (2.4.A.3)

Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Offside Front Coil spring not correctly located fouling against the body (2.4.C.2)

Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 19 Jun 2015 80,858 miles

O/S/F SHOCKER DUST COVER INSECURE

O/S/REAR BRAKE FLEXIE INSECURE

Fail 11 Jun 2015 80,841 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Nearside Inner Front Suspension arm rubber bush bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Inner Front Suspension arm rubber bush bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

O/S/F SHOCKER DUST COVER INSECURE

O/S/REAR BRAKE FLEXIE INSECURE

Pass 19 Jun 2014 75,295 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 16 Jun 2014 75,212 miles

Brake load sensing valve seized (3.6.E.3)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 18 Jun 2013 70,140 miles
Fail 15 Jun 2013 70,111 miles

Driver's airbag obviously defective (5.4.1)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Brake load sensing valve stiff (3.6.E.3)

Pass 7 Jun 2012 66,096 miles

Brake load sensing valve stiff (3.6.E.3)

Pass 11 Jun 2011 62,696 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2010 59,961 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2009 53,292 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2008 47,435 miles
Fail 5 Aug 2008 47,435 miles

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 17 Aug 2007 41,412 miles
Fail 7 Aug 2007 41,178 miles

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Pass 18 Aug 2006 33,294 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

How Reliable is the Fiat Punto?

Based on 6,712,102 MOT tests across 579,551 vehicles.

68.7%
Pass Rate
5,424
Miles/Year
32
Year Lifespan
579,551
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 377,326
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 231,791
Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded 192,244
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 186,022
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 146,383
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AD03 EXP is a 2003 Fiat Punto in Green with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

Across all 2003 Fiat Punto models, the average MOT pass rate is 70.1% with a typical mileage of 57,045 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a Fiat Punto fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 377,326 recorded failures. If you're considering buying AD03 EXP, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Fiat Punto typically stays on UK roads for around 32 years. At 23 years old, this Fiat Punto is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was AD03 EXP registered?

AD03 EXP is a 2003 Fiat Punto, first registered on 19 August 2003.

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